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Here's some more support for the Sign Guy

Unless this is some unforeseeable reason we are not aware of, that makes the sign guy a detriment to this town, the powers that be should be ashamed of themselves.

Ralph Dymer a.k.a., Sign Guy, has given this town a million dollars worth of free, positive publicity and good will. Not to mention he brightens the day of residents, tourists, drivers, and passer- bys from places near and far. He alone has put us on the map under "Friendly Town" Ontario and this is how you repay him? Again, shame on you.

The people in your building, if the horns bother you, get curious, go out on your balconies and cheer Ralph on instead of wasting your valuable time complaining. Turn a negative into a positive and you will feel better. The deal is, grow old and be cheerful , not aged and disgruntled. So people blow their horns, that's positive and you should be too. It's only a few special hours a day. Please enjoy a little of Ralph's attitude. They may have moved your bench, Sign Guy, but if need be, we will support you physically as well as verbally.

We are happy you are still hanging in there. We are with you. Oh! And may we suggest your next sign to read.... "Please don't honk-my mommy gets mad."

Donna Sutherlan Along with approximately 50 other signers Saugeen Shores

Just before he says so long for the summer

Editor:

I have spent a few hours a day sitting on the bench in front of my building holding my silly little signs. I would just like to thank the people of Southampton and Port Elgin and Saugeen First Nation for all your support. It means a lot to me as I am not from here, and I only moved here four years ago. Your support has brought me a great deal of happiness. Thank you to a couple of people who gave me a cold refreshment on the really hot days. Thank you to the many people who stopped to chat with me for a few moments. I've met so many interesting people while doing this and made some new friends. Everywhere I go someone hollers "Sign Guy."

I've even had a little girl at the Pow Wow ask me to make her a sign. To all the truckers and tourists, I am glad I could brighten your day on your long drive to wherever you were going. Driving through Southampton in the summer has its challenges. Thank you to Country 93 and Dusty Hill for my five minutes of fame and T-shirt, key chain and bumper sticker., and to 92.3 The Dock for their on-air support. A special thank you to Saugeen First Nation children on the school buses. You guys really make my day, and I am going to miss you this winter. A few people don't like what I do, but that's okay, you are entitled to your opinion and you made me more determined than ever to continue doing this. Thank you. It's going to be a long winter, but I have already made a new sign board and I have all winter to make new signs... yes I will be back next summer! Thank you to everyone for a wonderful summer. See you next year.

Ralph Dymer Southampton

Great night at the museum

Editor:

On behalf of the South-Port Optimist Club, I would like to congratulate the staff and volunteers of the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre on an extremely successful Night at the Museum. Stephanie and Cathy are to be commended on the planning and implementation of such an enjoyable and entertaining event. It was truly "an unforgettable experience" and it "brought out the best in kids."